You Inherit $300,000 from Your Parents and Want to Use

question 139

Multiple Choice

You inherit $300,000 from your parents and want to use the money to supplement your retirement.You receive the money on your 65^th birthday,the day you retire.You want to withdraw equal amounts at the end of each of the next 20 years.What constant amount can you withdraw each month and have nothing remaining at the end of 20 years if you are earning 7% interest compounded monthly?

• A)$1,200
• B)$1,829
• C)$2,326
• D)$2,943

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Definitions:

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate realized on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding over a given time period.

Bond Premium

The surplus value of a bond beyond its principal amount when sold in the market.

Term Bond

Bonds that have a specified maturity date on which the principal or face value is payable to bondholders.

Effective Rate

A more accurate measure of interest or return that takes into account the effects of compounding over a specific period.